Where does “alleluio” come from?
alleluio (Latin) comes from Latin allelūia, from Ancient Greek ἀλληλούϊα, from Hebrew הַלְלוּיָהּ — Praise Yah; Praise {{l|en|Yah}}.
alleluio (Latin): to sing hallelujah
Definitions
- to sing hallelujah
Ancestry of “alleluio”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | allelūia | hallelujah, praise be to God |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀλληλούϊα | hallelujah |
| 3 | Hebrew | הַלְלוּיָהּ | Praise Yah; Praise {{l|en|Yah}} |